IRAC moves NHRC over burning down of tribal huts by forest officials in Madhya Pradesh

On 24 September 2021, tribal huts were burnt down by forest officials at Charguwan village in Gaurjhamar forest range under Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. The forest officials accused the tribals of encroaching forest lands at Charguwan village in Gaurjhamar forest range in Sagar district.  On 24 September, a group of forest officials led by …

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“Indigenous Rights Monitor”, IRAC’s quarterly newsletter is out

We are pleased to present you the first issue of IRAC’s Quarterly Newsletter titled “Indigenous Rights Monitor”. The Newsletter seeks to document and analyse the current human rights situation of the indigenous peoples of India. The first issue covers the period of June-August 2021. To read or download the Newsletter, click here: http://irac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/August2021-Newsletter_Final-2.pdf

IRAC demands urgent action to stop eviction of Indigenous communities by ADB financed project

On 24 September 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has submitted a representation to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) seeking an immediate halt to the forced eviction of Indigenous Communities affected by the Imphal Town Ring Road project in Manipur. The project is financed by the Asian Development …

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IRAC intervenes against incident of kidnapping, gang rape and torture of tribal woman

The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has sent an urgent action communication to the NHRC against the incident of kidnapping, gang rape and torture of a 28-year-old tribal woman by three persons including a government hostel superintendent in Korba district of Chhattisgarh on 13 September 2021. IRAC has taken strong note of the Times of …

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NHRC acts on IRAC’sdemand of full rehabilitation of katkari tribal families

On 26th August 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) demanded proper and full rehabilitation of 18 Katkari tribal families in Bhiwandi under the Thane district of Maharashtra.  The 18 Katkari tribal families consisting of 43 members have been trapped into bonded labour in a Brick Kiln factory. The labourers were being exploited and assaulted …

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IRAC DEMANDS INVESTIGATION AND STRONG LEGAL ACTION OVER BRUTAL ASSAULT OF TRIBAL WOMAN

On 8 September 2021, Shubham Koite alias Golu, son of Motilal, went to the house of the elderly Adivasi woman to demand money that she had withdrawn out of her pension. When she refused, he started beating her. She said she had no money but Shubham didn’t listen. He hit her repeatedly with an iron …

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IRAC demands inquiry into the murder of a tribal man in Telangana

On 14 September 2021, a 23-year-old tribal man identified as Bijili Mallesh was killed by a group of non-tribals during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Molgara village under Bhootpur block in Mahabubnagar district of Telangana. The deceased belonged to Yerukala tribal community. According to media reports, the incident happened around 10 pm on 14 September when …

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IRAC DEMANDS JUDICIAL INQUIRY OVER THE CUSTODIAL DEATH OF A TRIBAL IN MADHYA PRADESH

On 7th September 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) requested the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to intervene in the custodial death of a 35-year-old tribal man Bisan Bhil in Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh. Bisan, a resident of Khairkundi village in Khargone district, was arrested along with eleven others on 2 September 2021 …

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